Resources for November Observances
Various organizations, states, and nations recognize various observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate these observances.
Here is a list of resources for November observances:
Month-Long Observances
FAMILY STORIES MONTH
Family Stories Month - November 2025, National Today
Activities for National Family Stories Month, Connections Academy
NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS APPRECIATION MONTH
Developmentally Appropriate Parenting Series, Part XII: Caring for the Caregiver, Trying Together
A Guide to Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others, Trying Together
Support Resources for Parents and Caregivers, Trying Together
Self Care Resources for Parents and Caregivers, Trying Together
Navigating Difficult Emotions as Caregivers: A Guide for Families, Trying Together
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
Native American Heritage Month, U.S. Department of the Interior/Indian Affairs
Native American Heritage Month, American Library Association
Native American Heritage Month Activities, Lesson Plans, and Printables, TeacherVision
Week-Long Observances
NOVEMBER 3 - 9 IS NATIONAL CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK
Buzzword Boxes & Activities, Buzzword
Reading Ready Pittsburgh Offers Resources for Families and Caregivers, Trying Together
NOVEMBER 10 - 14 IS NATIONAL YOUNG READERS WEEK
Reading Ready Pittsburgh Offers Resources for Families and Caregivers, Trying Together
Why Is It Important to Read to Your Child?, The Child Mind Institute
WQED Kids Book List Focuses on Promoting Empathy in Children, Buzzword
NOVEMBER 23 - 30 IS NATIONAL FAMILY WEEK
Allegheny County Family Resource Map Highlights Support for Locals, Trying Together
Types of Family Structures, Trying Together
Family Guide: Family Dynamics, Trying Together
The Story Behind Intergenerational Play, Playful Pittsburgh
Days of Recognition
NOVEMBER 4 IS ELECTION DAY
General Election Day, Allegheny County
PA Election 2025, Spotlight PA
NOVEMBER 8 IS NATIONAL STEM/STEAM DAY
5 Fun Ways to Celebrate National STEM Day and STEAM Day, Left Brain Craft Brain
Why is STEM Important in Early Childhood Education?, American University
International STEM Day, American Library Association
NOVEMBER 13 IS WORLD KINDNESS DAY
World Kindness Day, Random Acts of Kindness Foundation
7 Ways to Make Kindness a Norm in Your Daily Life, Random Acts of Kindness Foundation
Pre-K Kindness in the Classroom Lessons, Random Acts of Kindness Foundation
NOVEMBER 20 IS UNIVERSAL CHILDREN’S DAY
World Children’s Day, Unicef
NOVEMBER 21 IS INTERNATIONAL STAND UP TO BULLYING DAY
